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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.77, 2,624.37 and 1,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.77, 2,624.37 and 1,130.94 is: 1,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.77 : 2,624.37 = 1,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.77/2,624.37 = 1,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.77x = 2,624.37 × 1,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.77x = 2,967,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,999.35/1,748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.20

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